Date Approved
2-7-2025
Graduate Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Nursing (D.N.P.)
Degree Program
College of Nursing
First Advisor
Dr. Karen Burritt PhD, RN, FNP-BC
Second Advisor
Dr. Marie VanderKooi DNP, MSN, FNAP, NI-BC
Third Advisor
Dr. Lisa Zajac DNP, RN, ANP-BC, OCN, FNAP
Academic Year
2024/2025
Abstract
Patient violence against healthcare workers is a prevalent issue in healthcare settings, manifesting through physical assaults, harassment, intimidation, or other disruptive behaviors occurring at the workplace. Workplace violence (WPV) can lead to healthcare worker burnout, decreased job satisfaction, and increased staff turnover. Various strategies exist to prevent WPV, with assessment tools being among the effective measures. This paper aims to develop an evidence-based plan for integrating the Violence Assessment Tool (VAT) into nurses’ daily practices to evaluate patients and reduce the risk of violent incidents.
ScholarWorks Citation
Zhang, Yue, "Developing the Evidence-Based Plan to Implement the Violence Assessment Tool" (2025). Doctoral Dissertations. 68.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/dissertations/68
